What: The distribution of mock medical supplies to Oregonians to test preparedness for any exposure to a deadly disease. The process is the focus of a statewide public health emergency exercise set for next week.

Details: From Nov. 1 through Nov. 3, public health officials across Oregon will practice their response to a potentially massive disease outbreak. The task at hand is to rapidly deploy the federal Strategic National Stockpile of life-saving medications into communities to be administered to local residents.

On Wed., Nov. 2, the governor and public health officials will deliver remarks at the Washington County mass-dispensing site, specifically set up for the exercise.

Following formal remarks, the media can observe part of the exercise and talk with public health officials.